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    Nimue · Serum

    Purifying Serum

    7.3/ 10

    A targeted, professional-strength oily/breakout serum — effective, but the very premium price sinks its value score against comparable local actives.

    Efficacy7.5
    Value for money5.5
    Texture8.0
    SA climate fit8.0
    3.7/5 from members

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    Member discussion

    • Palesa_Midrand

      My skin flares with most actives but this one's gentle enough that I didn't need weeks of patch testing.

      2026/05/07

    • ZainabK

      Not the cheapest option out there but you get what you pay for with this one.

      2026/07/24

    • RethabileK

      Doesn't feel heavy even with Polokwane's summer heat — layers fine under sunscreen.

      2026/08/17

    • Kabelo_Witbank

      My beautician suggested this after a facial and it's genuinely made a difference since.

      2026/08/24

    • DrZanele_JHB

      As a dermatologist based in Mbombela, I see a lot of acne-prone skin, and this formula holds up better than most options in this price bracket.

      2026/08/26